warrior

noun

war·​rior

ˈwȯr-yər, 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər 

ˈwär-ē-

also ˈwär-yər

often attributive

: a person engaged or experienced in warfare

broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or conflict

poverty warriors

Synonyms of warrior

• soldier
• fighter

Examples of warrior in a Sentence

a proud and brave warrior

a program of tough training and discipline that turns untried civilians into warriors

Recent Examples on the Web

This recrudescence of wolf warrior diplomacy is counterproductive and enables Japan to depict China as the bullying hegemon. —Jeff Kingston, Time, 30 Nov. 2025

As usual, the fake news is delivering more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 Nov. 2025

Aside from the Hulk and the unfortunate Leviathan, this set also includes minifigures of Captain America, Loki, Black Widow and a Chitauri warrior. —Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025

Contradictory as those last two may seem, in a race with no true front runner, Steyer’s ability to self-fund, reputation as a climate warrior, and campaign experience should position him well. —Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English werreour, from Anglo-French *werreier, guerreier, from warreier, guerreier to wage war, from werre war — more at war

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing warrior

• cold warrior
• road warrior
• weekend warrior

Kids Definition

warrior

noun

war·​rior ˈwȯr-yər 

ˈwȯr-ē-ər, 

ˈwär-ē-

: a person who is or has been in warfare